Examine the unbalanced electrolytic reaction.
Li+(aq) + Zn(s) → Li(s) + Zn2+(aq)
How many electrons are transferred in the balanced equation?

Respuesta :

2Li⁺(aq) + Zn⁰(s) → 2Li⁰(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) 

2Li⁺(aq) + 2e⁻ → 2Li⁰(s) 
Zn⁰(s) → Zn²⁺(aq)  +2e⁻

2 electrons are transferred from atom of  Zn⁰ to 2 ions of Li⁺.
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